I would clarify those items first:-Target market area-BudgetThen use that to narrow which properties can work best as a vacation rental.

I'm In Miami and I do own vacation rentals which I may say are a better deal than renting on a year lease.

I'm also planning on taking care of many of the items myself through a week of vacation in late January if possible.  

And it's just not for permanent moves,  but for vacation homes as well.

The tax assessment is $180k, and I would say (rennovated) you could ask that, but would actually get closer to $160k because properties in this market tend to sell a good 10-15% below asking after sitting, it's a heavy vacation/2nd home market. 

So if they go on vacation it's not like my tenants have no one to reach out to.

I have had a successful rental property in Big Bear, CA. since April 2014- averaging over 200 nights a year rented. I'm using the usual places: AirBnB, Flipkey and VRBO but was thinking of setting up my own web site a...

After a few months of research and digging, I have decided to start out my investment business with vacation homes.

You will gain a TON of knowledge and who knows - maybe you'll even find a partner or two.I just spoke with someone yesterday who works in the same industry and is tired of working 12 hour days and not being able to take vacation time with his family...

We are going to hawaii for vacation but also going to spend a few days touring and learning the market out there for vacation rentals, would love to connect with you @Manly Souza and Account Closed as I am experienced here in Texas I could assist you in this market as well.